Do you know what happens to very large, free, somewhat unsound,head shaking, older horses? Well. As far as I know the list of great homes for pasture pets is non-existent. A beautiful mare just pulled out of the kill pen with three days to go before she ships. Nothing wrong with her, just bad luck. Come to find out she use to do the Hunter Circuit (A) in the Pacific North West. I am so worried for him. I've searched craigslist high and low for the ad and can't find it.
So either A. She was wrong.
B. The owner had a change of heart.
C. Someone is taking him.
I am so worried about my large red friend. He's so sweet, but is so light sensitive his whole head goes, and it has been getting worse.
I decided that I needed to leave the show and go see my large red friend and give him some treats. On my way out of the show I saw this smart park job.
Seriously? Seriously. No, they weren't with the truck/trailer. You're at a horse show. You must realize that this person has no way to open their trailer to put their horse inside the trailer. I suggested that they either try to put the gate down, or tie their horse to the car. Another asshole parked in front of the trailer, so they couldn't pull forward either.
I ran to the Giant Warmblood Barn and took some photos of Pete. It made me sad. I'm so afraid that he'll end up in the kill pen, and I want to make sure that I have photos to compare to identify him. I can't go there myself because I'll bring SOMEONE home. I know it makes me sound crazy. I gave him so love and some treats. It breaks my heart that I'm the only person who has shown him any love since October at least. I pray that he lands in a home that will give him the love that he needs. He deserves it.
I also found out that one of my favorite boarders is leaving. I really, really like her and I love her horses. I made her promise I could come see her horses when they move. She's so nice.
After taking my ID photos of Pete, I ran out to see Denali. She just seems "off." It's been rainy and her pasture was muddy so maybe that made her grumpy. I took her out to go for a short walk and eat some grass. She seemed to love it. I honestly think that I could take her halter off and she wouldn't go anywhere. We didn't do much else than eat grass. I checked her legs for heat and they felt okay. She has a knot on her left hind where the suspensory tore. I assume that is scar tissue. She was a good girl for me, but I swear I have PTSD from the trailer because wow, simple things are such a struggle for me now. We're getting there.
Think good thoughts for Pete!
Also, if you see Summer and want to send it to Seattle, that would be great!
